News

RUBBISH!

The Parish Council has received complaints from residents about the new refuse collection system recently introduced in Ockham by Guildford Borough Council. Problems reported include a lack of  regular collections, rudeness of staff, litter on the highways and collections on days other than those published. GBC are aware of the issues and are trying to rectify them, unfortunately this has not been helped by the recent severe weather conditions. If you are still experiencing difficulties with refuse collection (February onwards) then we would like to hear from you on the Discussions page of this website, so that we can bring it to the attention of GBC.

POTHOLES

Following the recent inclement weather potholes are appearing on Ockham's roads. If reported to Surrey County Council the pothole will be inspected and repaired as appropriate. For details of how to report potholes please see the Highways section of this website.

WAAG PETITION NOW ONLINE

WAAG have set up an online petition at the 10 Downing Street website protesting against inappropriate development in the green belt in relation to the Proposed Composting Development at the Former Wisley Airfield. The inspector is due to to present his recommendations to the Secretary of State for consideration in December, so if you are are against this development there is still time to make your views known.

To add your name to the petition please follow the link below:

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/WisleyAirfield/

ELMBRIDGE PROPOSES NEW DOG CONTROL ORDER

Elmbridge Borough Council is proposing to introduce new Dog Control Orders to replace current byelaws surrounding dogs.

They are currently consulting on the following elements:

  1. Not keeping a dog on a lead; (i.e. cemeteries, within 100m of commons car parks and also on the areas of heathland if protected ground nesting birds are found to be breeding.)
  2. Not putting, and keeping a dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer;
  3. Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded.(i.e.play areas, fenced sports areas, flower beds in parks,conservation areas in parks and ponds/lakes)
  4. Taking more than a specified number of dogs onto land.
  5. Fouling of land by dogs or failing to remove dog faeces

Of particular interest to residents of Ockham maybe the propsal for the Chatley Heath area. The consultation period will take place from 1 October 2009 to 30 November 2009. To fill out an online questionnaire or to find out more including maps of the areas affected please follow the link below:

http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure/parks/dogs.htm

Alternatively, call 01372 474579 to ask for a postal questionnaire to be sent to you. You can also text 'elm dog' to 07786 205155 followed by your name and address to receive a questionnaire.

FOREST ROAD BRIDGE TO BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR 29 WEEKS 

Please note that the bridge over the railway in Forest Road will be closed to all traffic, except pedestrians and bicycles, for reconstruction work with effect from 2nd November for a period of up to seven months (though likely to be about four months). Diversion routes are still under discussion and we will publish them as soon as they are decided. To view further details please click on the Highways section of this website